This was our premier destination for my birthday c...

This was our premier destination for my birthday celebration -- the service was amazing, the food and cocktails were wonderful, but the entire experience was disappointing because of the noise level. Where we were sitting (in the dining room), not only could we not hear the music, we couldn't hear each other well enough to have any conversation. After yelling at each other for about 2 hours, we decided to leave and go elsewhere.
Additional disappointment: right after being seated, the hostess spilled a glass of water in my friend's lap, and made no amends. I was a little embarrassed at that point to have chosen to invite my guests to this place. Thankfully our server was awesome and we didn't dwell on the hostess' poor treatment of my friend.
Bottom line: Although the food was incredible and the service was wonderful, I probably will not be hosting future parties here. I might try sitting at the bar to enjoy a drink (the cocktails are delicious!) and to see if the atmosphere on that side of the establishment is any better.